Move to Cyprus

Sunny Mediterranean island with long beach seasons and an easy pace

Cyprus has a Digital Nomad residence permit for non-EU remote workers earning at least €3,500 net a month, capped at 500 permits and reopened for applications in 2025. People with stable foreign income who don't work in Cyprus can also get a renewable one-year visitor permit; both are applied for in person in Cyprus after arrival.

Routes we checked: 2
Digital nomad visa: Yes
Language: Greek, Turkish; English widely spoken
Currency: EUR
Last checked: 30 October 2026

Digital nomad visa Passive income visa

Ways to live in Cyprus

These are the residence routes in Bordr's guide that we have checked against official sources. Each one links to the government page.

Programme details are shown in English.

Digital nomad visa Digital nomad visas →

Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa (temporary residence permit)

Temporary residence for non-EU/EEA nationals who work remotely for an employer or clients abroad. The ceiling stays at 500 permits; the Migration Department reopened applications in March 2025.

What you need: Remote work for a company registered abroad or for clients abroad, with net income of at least €3,500 a month (+20% for a spouse, +15% per child) shown with payslips and 6 months of bank statements. Documents must be officially translated and certified.
Income: from about $4,060 a month
How long: 1 year, renewable for up to 2 more years
Renewable: Yes
Cost: €70 permit issue or renewal + €70 first registration in the Aliens' Register
Processing time: 5–7 weeks
How to apply: In person (or via an authorised representative) at the Migration Department central offices in Nicosia within 3 months of arrival; renew at least 1 month before expiry.
Family: Family members can come with you
Path to permanent residence: Temporary permit only.
Tax: Staying more than 183 days in a tax year makes you a Cyprus tax resident, provided you are not tax resident elsewhere. Family members may not work in Cyprus.

Official page

Passive income visa Passive income visas →

Visitor temporary residence permit (autonomous visitor, "pink slip")

Residence for non-EU nationals who want to live in Cyprus on foreign income without any economic activity there, e.g. for long stays or to explore settling.

What you need: Foreign income paid into a Cyprus bank account of at least €2,000 a month (+20% for a spouse, +15% per child), or a €10,000 deposit for the first permit. Also a clean criminal record, medical tests in Cyprus, a Cyprus bank guarantee, health insurance and a lease or title deed; no work or business in Cyprus.
Income: from about $2,320 a month
How long: 1 year, renewable if the criteria are still met
Renewable: Yes
Cost: €70 permit issue or renewal + €70 first registration in the Aliens' Register
Processing time: Usually within 4 months
How to apply: Enter Cyprus legally (with a visa if required) and submit form MVIS8 with supporting documents at a Migration Department submission office before your visa or permitted stay expires.
Family: Family members can come with you

Official page

Cost of living

Monthly amounts in US dollars.

Room in a shared flat	$600
One-bedroom flat	$840
Two-bedroom flat	$1,560
Bills	$160
Typical local salary	$2,500

Cities to consider

Climate by month, neighbourhoods and costs for each city are in the Bordr guide.

What life is like

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Why people move

Cyprus offers long sunny seasons, warm sea, mountain villages in the Troodos and meze tables that last for hours. Limassol is the busiest expat hub, with Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia offering quieter or more local options.

Day to day

There are no trains, so most people drive, with intercity buses as an option. Public healthcare has improved and private clinics are common. Cards work widely, internet is decent, and English is spoken almost everywhere.

Trade-offs

Summers are long and very hot, and good rentals in Limassol are expensive. The island is divided, which affects travel and politics, and public transport is too limited to live without a car.

Before you move: visa-free entry

Most people arrive as visitors first, then apply from inside the country or come back with the right visa. How long you can stay as a visitor depends on your passport:

Visa rules for every passport

Questions

Does Cyprus have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. Cyprus offers: Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa (temporary residence permit).

How can I move to Cyprus?

The routes we have checked are: Digital nomad visa, Passive income visa.

When was this information checked?

The residence routes for Cyprus were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026.

Sources and last check

Residence routes for Cyprus were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026.

This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change; confirm with the official government page or a licensed adviser before you apply.